Environmental preservation is a key component of these dedicated land conservation communities, which combine quality residential real estate, luxury homes and condos with unspoiled nature reserves and community wildlife parks. From North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to Texas, Colorado and other Western states, PrivateCommunities.com presents a distinctive inventory of green housing developments throughout the United States, with eco-friendly master plans designed to protect the land, forests, wetlands, beaches and native wildlife for future generations.
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Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, The Legacy at Jordan Lake is one of the most desirable luxury living enclaves in the southeast offering spectacular views and cascading waterfalls. The private gated community will include a host of amenities including a spa and fitness center with an indoor pool, a clubhouse, resort-style pool, tennis courts, short iron practice golf, and hiking trails. Homesites priced from $130,000 to $250,000; Homes from the $700,000's to over $2 million.
The Preserve at Little Pine is an award winning private community located in the pristine mountain wilderness of Western North Carolina with over 75% of the land protected through conservation. Convenient to the historic Appalachian towns of Asheville, Weaverville, and Hot Springs, amenities include a community lodge with fitness center, an astronomy observatory center, a fully staffed equestrian facility and numerous picnic and camping spots throughout the community. Homesites priced from $89,000 to over $1 million.
Located just east of the historic waterfront town of Beaufort, South Carolina in the heart of the Sea Islands, buyers at this secluded gated community gain privileged access to a pair of magnificent golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills, exceptional club facilities, a full service marina and unmatched recreational boating. Homesites begin at $75,000, with finely crafted homes and villas priced from $215,000 to $3 million.
An acclaimed Arnold Palmer golf course is the centerpiece of this exclusive South Carolina Low Country community, where 3,000-acres of lush maritime forest have been preserved for the exclusive enjoyment of no more than 400 families. Amenities include tennis and fitness facilities and a first-class equestrian center with 35 miles of riding trails. Homes and undeveloped lots available, priced from about $250,000 to $6.7 million.
A private, gated low-density community spread out over 14,000 acres, Wolf Creek Ranch features stunning 360 degree views of Mt. Timpanogos, the Heber Valley and both the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains. Ideally located 15 minutes from Park City, Utah, the community includes 50-miles of mixed use trails, an equestrian facility with a 28-stall stable barn, an owner’s lodge, plus one mile of upper Provo River frontage for blue-ribbon fly fishing. Additionally, a guest cottage is available for owner’s use. 160-Acre ranch parcels priced from $1.3 million to $2.2 million.
An exclusive, 800-acre private member-owned island within the Turks and Caicos Islands, Pine Cay affords one the rare opportunity to own a home or lot on a tranquil Caribbean island filled with rustic charm and casual elegance. Private and secluded, with half of the island designated as green space, residents of Pine Cay have access to an exquisite 2 mile white-sand beach, a natural marina harbor, a private airstrip, and the island’s celebrated resort- The Meridian Club. Plus, world-renowned scuba diving, sailing, sea kayaking, bonefishing and nature trails – all less than an hour and a half from Miami. Homes priced from $1.2 million to $9.5 million; interior, wooded, channel or beachfront lots, priced from $500,000 to $2.5 million.
